Gandaki development path

Banking access is essential for the development of any place. Banking services are there for the common man to bank safely, to become entrepreneurs, to raise investment in new projects. Branches of commercial banks have reached all the municipalities of Gandaki province.

Magh 9, 2081

Ashok Serchan

Gandaki development path

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Gandaki region has been famous for tourism, trekking and pilgrimage since ancient times. Especially Pokhara is well-known not only within Nepal but also abroad due to its various tourist dimensions. Lamjung, Gorkha, Tanahun, Kaski, Syangja, Parbat, Baglung, Myagdi, Mustang and Nawalpur, added to the province, also have their own characteristics.

Gandaki is famous not only for tourism but also for heritage including culture, history, literature, civilization, language. Recently, Gandaki is also developing as an industrial corridor. Pokhara Industrial Zone was built a decade ago. Due to access to road infrastructure, electricity and communication, small, medium and large scale industries have started taking shape in other districts of Gandaki province as well.

The Annapurna trekking route here is famous in the world. With the progress of the development, there is a struggle to preserve the route. If the Annapurna trekking route is not preserved, it is equally likely to have a negative impact on tourism in Gandaki. 

People from both Hindu and Buddhist cultures make pilgrimages and worship at Muktinath, a famous religious site located in Mustang. It is also a very popular back. Until a few decades ago, Upper Mustang and Lomanthang were off-limits to foreign tourists. As you reach Lomanthang and Upper Mustang, which are connected to Tibet, you can see mud houses, caves and monasteries. In Upper Mustang and Lomanthang, the mixed culture of Tibet and Nepal can be seen. Mustang King has a distinct identity. 

Hot water pool and world's deepest gorge is in Myagdi. Tatopani Kund is on the way from Myagdi to Mustang and Darbang. Both these kundas are believed to be very beneficial for health in Ayurvedic terms. If properly and properly managed, there is a possibility that tourists from all over the world will come to bathe in Tatopani Kund.

There is a Dhorpatan hunting reserve in Baglung. Where every year they come to hunt from different countries including Europe, America, Russia, Ukraine, it should be understood that they have not been properly promoted. Dhorpatan Sikar Reserve and Dhorpatan itself is the scenic valley of Baglung. Most of the river flows from north to south. But the river 'Uttarganga' which flows from south to north is also in Baglung.

which is known as a religious place. The Kalika Bhagwati temple is very beautiful and well preserved in the midst of dense forest. Today it has also become a destination for pilgrims going to Muktinath temple. White water rafting is also in operation in Kaligandaki river. 

The world's second highest bungee 'The Cliff', built a few years ago on the mountain, has exposed the potential of adventure tourism. It seems that the mountain tried to establish a separate identity through 'adventure tourism', which has earned a separate discussion not only within the country but also outside the country.

Sirubari in Syangja is known as the village that started the first 'homestay' in Nepal. According to the federal structure, Nawalpur district, which is connected to Gandaki province, is considered religiously fertile as Trivenidham, Maulakalika temple, cable car and Devghat are also connected. Nawalpur is expanding as an industrial village, which has the same potential for agriculture as it is located in the interior plains.

The largest lake, Tilicho, is also located in Manang. There is also a trekking route. Agro Manang Company has opened South Asia's largest apple farm in Manang. A company under Agro Manang, which has opened a farm in the Himalayan area on the trekking route, has produced 'apple wine' and brought it to the market.

It is found that the people of Manang, who did not get a price from apple farming, left it because they could not find a market, have started to embrace this farming and agriculture again. Mangge has started earning income by farming. "Thorangla Pass" is also in Manang. Manang is a destination for locals and foreigners. 

Lamjung has been seen as a district with hydropower potential in Nepal. Dozens of hydropower plants have been commissioned and are under construction. Ghalegaon, Barpak and Bhujung of Lamjung have majority of Gurung caste.

can be considered as an open university where one can study the Gurung people due to their language, dress and culture. When you reach Tanahun, you reach Bandipur, an old Newari settlement. Bandipur is still attracting tourists by keeping its old identity intact. 

Pokhara, well-known as the tourist capital, is located in Kaski district. Very beautiful, civilized, culturally rich, located in the lap of mountains and can also be considered as a lakeside city. Pokhara has made a great contribution to Nepali literature. After the construction of

regional airport, Gandaki Province has opened the doors of possibilities and opportunities. Even if it is not operational now, Pokhara airport will definitely be operational one day. It will play a role in making Gandaki province known or famous worldwide. 

There is a lot of potential for adventure tourism in the hills of Nepal. Since the area is small, it is not suitable to open in large numbers. But by studying and identifying routes that can attract foreigners including the Indian market, there is a lot of potential if something is done in 'adventure tourism'.

Lately, the route via Pokhara to Mustang is in discussion. Indian tourism is popular because of Muktinath temple and Annapurna trek. After the Kaligandaki Corridor is built, a 'fast route' to connect with China is being built. 

Banking access is essential for the development of any place. Banking services are there for the common man to bank safely, to become entrepreneurs, to raise investment in new projects. Branches of commercial banks have reached all the municipalities of Gandaki province. As more than one branch of the same bank has been opened in the same district, there is more access to banking services for the economic upliftment of Gandaki.

Nagadhunga-Naubise-Muglin-Pokhara road is also being upgraded. Within two to three years, you can reach Pokhara from Kathmandu in three to four hours. It will play a big role for the development of the province in the future. Many subsidiary routes including Gaindakot-Syangja, Gaindakot-Tanahun are in operation. Now it is not the case that there is suffering in the rural areas because of the road infrastructure. 

– Sherchan Prabhu is the chief executive officer of the bank.

Ashok

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